Meningitis: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Meningitis: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

In October 2025, Helen and Lee Draper tragically lost their daughter Megan to meningitis. Megan was a student at Bournemouth University at the time of her passing.

Afterward, her parents discovered that Megan had not been vaccinated against the particular strain of meningitis she contracted, known as Meningitis B. This revelation highlighted gaps in the protection offered by the vaccinations Megan had received.

Lee Draper, Megan’s father, emphasizes the importance of parents understanding whether their children’s meningitis immunizations cover all strains of the disease. He stresses the need for awareness in this critical area of health.

Meanwhile, Helen Draper, Megan’s mother, has made a heartfelt appeal, urging the government to reassess its stance on meningitis vaccination policies. She “absolutely implores the government to reconsider this.

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